Moon Phase on January 12, 1987
On Monday, January 12, 1987 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated and 12.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Monday, January 12, 1987
- Moon age
- 12.4 days
- Full Moon
- in 2.6 days
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Moon Data for January 12, 1987
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 93.9%
- Moon age
- 12.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 406,200 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
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About the Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About January 12, 1987
What was the moon phase on January 12, 1987?
On Monday, January 12, 1987 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 94% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 12, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, December 16, 1986 and Thursday, January 15, 1987.
Was there a new moon on January 12, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, December 31, 1986 and Thursday, January 29, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 12, 1987?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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